The Little Master (1886)

The Little Master is a novel written by John Townsend Trowbridge and published in 1886. The story revolves around a young boy named Willy who is born into a wealthy family in Boston. Despite his privileged upbringing, Willy is a kind and curious child who is fascinated by the world around him.As he grows up, Willy develops a love for sailing and spends much of his time on the water. He becomes an expert sailor and gains a reputation as ""The Little Master"" among his peers. However, his idyllic life is disrupted when his father dies and his family's fortune is lost in a financial crisis.Willy is forced to leave his comfortable life and start anew. He sets out on a journey to prove himself and find his place in the world. Along the way, he faces many challenges and obstacles but remains determined to succeed.The Little Master is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of resilience, determination, and the importance of perseverance. It is a classic tale of a young person's journey to find their place in the world and make their mark.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.